X-ray Exminations, Basic Training I and II (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

In this course, you will learn to perform common x-ray examinations of the limbs and torso during basic clinical training. You will acquire the skills to assess the accuracy of x-ray images and identify anatomical structures in the images. In part II you will deepen your expertise and you will learn to perform common X-ray examinations of the limbs and torso, following the steps of the X-ray examination process.

The Student can, in basic training
• use radiological equipment and auxiliary equipment independently and safely
• use the key concepts related to x-ray examinations and x-ray projections
• perform the most common x-ray examinations of extremities and body according to the procedure of x-ray examination
• evaluate x-ray images according to criteria of a good x-ray picture and name the most common anatomical structures
• act according to radiation safety
• act aseptically
• act ergonomically
• work responsibly and perform given tasks carefully
• evaluate their own learning
• is interested in her/his own learning about x-ray examinations as well as the medical use of ionizing radiation and has a positive attitude towards developing continuously

Content (course unit)

• x-ray examinations of the skeleton and body
• the criteria of good x-ray image
• working radiation safely
• aseptic working
• ergonomic working, moving patients

Prerequisites (course unit)

• adequate knowledge of the anatomy of the skeleton and body
• adequate knowledge of radiation physics and imaging technique

Part II:
• adequate knowledge of radiography in x-raying
• Part I successfully completed

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass
Part I:
• can position a patient for x-ray examinations of the skeleton and body
• can name the criteria of a good x-ray picture from x-ray pictures
• participates actively in all training classes

Part II:
• can carry out x-ray examinations of the skeleton and body according to the referral
• can guide a patient
• can name the criteria of a good x-ray image from x-ray images
• acts aseptically and ergonomically
• acts according to radiation safety
• participates actively in all training classes

Location and time

Lukujärjestyksessä ilmoitettuna ajankohtana.

Exam schedules

Orientoiva harjoittelu II päättyy näyttökokeeseen, jossa opiskelija osoittaa osaamisensa natiiviröntgenprosessissa.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Harjoitustunnit röntgenluokissa, itsenäiset tehtävät. Näyttökoe.

Learning materials

Kurssin aikana kerrottu materiaali.

Student workload

1op tarkoittaa 27h opiskelijan työtä.

Completion alternatives

Ei valinnaisia suoritustapoja.
Orientoivan harjoittelun harjoitustunnit suoritetaan täysimääräisenä.

Further information

Orhatunneilla opiskelijalla tulee olla hoitajan työvaate, työkengät ja nimineula.
Opiskelijan tulee noudattaa terveydenhuollon hygieniasääntöjä; ei kynsilakkaa / tekokynsiä, hajusteiden välttäminen, pitkät hiukset kiinni sekä korujen ja kellon poistaminen käsistä harjoitustuntien ajaksi.
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